Arrests in Greek antiquities smuggling ring

Greek police investigating antiquities smuggling have arrested 35 people and recovered thousands of ancient coins and other artefacts.

One of the suspects was found with more than 4,000 coins in his possession.

Metal detectors were also found during the raids, which took place in northern and central Greece.

The country's archaeological heritage means it has long been a target for illegal traders. Last month dozens of artefacts were stolen from a museum.

Two masked men took more than 60 objects after overpowering a female guard at the site, dedicated to the history of the ancient Olympic Games in Olympia.

Those items, mostly bronze and clay statuettes, were of "incalculable" value, according to the town's mayor.

Police are expected to release more details of Saturday's operation on Sunday or Monday.

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I think it is just a pitty that greek people smuggle with ancient greek antiquities (or other people wich is not greek). I think that antiquities that are in museums belong to all the people of that culture. What a pitty... That crisis is moving all themes, now antitquities of museums are being stealed, oh my god.

Well, that means that rich people are interested in greek antiquities, thats a good new. But that means that they have to have greek antiquities at home????? I think they should make a copy of greek antiquities if they want, but they shouldn't buy greek antiquities wich were stolen.

Well... Rich people... Sometimes (a lot of times) rich people doesn't know how to waste money...